Complete Idiot's Guide to Healthy Stretching

Would you like me to start by showing you just how flexible you currently are? If we were together, I could probably tell just by watching you walk into my office. The next best thing, however, is to let me guide you through a simple flexibility self-test. Together we'll be able to pinpoint any problem areas you may have. Don't worry—you're not going to have to change into one of those “open in the back” examination gowns.  
 
 Your lifestyle plays a big role in your overall flexibility, along with how you are built and your past physical history. Once we have an understanding of what's causing your flexibility problems, I'll explain how healthy stretching your muscles works and why you should start feeling better once we begin.